Staple Tye councillor Mike Faccini has announced that he is stepping down from Harlow Council. Liberal Democrat Cllr Faccini said:

"It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Staple Tye as their local councillor since I was first elected in 2002. However, a change of employment and personal circumstances mean that I am no longer able to devote the time I would wish to this important role. I have therefore decided to tender my resignation from the council, and wish my colleagues and my successor well."